Auburn has passed an ordinance prohibiting the obstruction of public spaces and enforcing stricter rules on public camping.
The new regulations make it illegal to obstruct public streets, highways, sidewalks or any other public places or buildings, hindering the free passage of vehicles, traffic,or pedestrians. It is also unlawful to intentionally obstruct access to any lawfully conducted business during its normal operating hours.
“I think everybody needs to get together and make a good solution other than just fining because I think the fining is one of those situations where ‘How are they going to pay the money if they’re staying out here?'” Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus said, according toLaw enforcement officers are authorized to order violators to cease their activities and disperse. Failure to comply can result in a misdemeanor charge, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
The ordinance also bans overnight camping in Auburn’s parks, which will now be closed from dusk to dawn. Individuals must be given a 48- to 72-hour notice before being cited for trespassing if no shelter space is available.Trooper Christopher Thorson was filling out his paperwork on an accident scene when he heard meows from a stray kitten near his feet.Whooping cough is on the rise in Snohomish County, with the health department confirming more than 40 cases of pertussis so far this year.
"That's 38 million pounds of litter that's accumulating along our roadways, public areas and none of that is homeless encampments," Smith said.All lanes in both directions of SR 18 are blocked after a semi-truck rolled over at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In Seattle, Swedish is paving the way with a unique system designed to fight prostate cancer.
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